Resorts kick off the New Year with lots of activities for adults and kids.

At Alta, intermediate children and adult skiers can
participate in Alta's
torchlight parade from the Collins lift mid-station . A $10 entry fee goes
to the Utah Food Bank. Registration is required.

Snowbird has a
torchlight parade and also fireworks. There are fire pits on the Plaza deck
and hot cocoa there. There's a special New Year's even dinner. The Wildflower
Lounge will rock until after midnight. And you can book overnight
accommodations at the Cliff Lodge.

Solitude
celebrates the new year for several days. On Friday, Dec. 30, there are
complimentary hot chocolate and snacks. Once it's dark, kids 12 and under can
participate in a glow light parade down Main Street from the Moonbeam lift. Registration
is required.

On New Year's eve, Solitude's staff will put on a torchlight
parade that can be best watched from the
Last Chance Lodge. Refreshments can be purchased.

Brighton
celebrates New Year's eve by giving its staff the evening off. There will be no
night skiing at Brighton on New Year's eve.